Medical Assistant - Healthy Heart Clinic
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
- Location
- Onsite (UAMS, Arkansas)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist in the examination and treatment of patients at the Healthy Heart Clinic. The role involves conducting patient interviews, measuring vital signs, managing electronic medical records, and performing administrative duties to support clinical operations.
Skills
Benefits
- Medical plan
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- Holiday leave
- Vacation leave
- Sick leave
- Retirement plan
- Life insurance
Perks
- Education discount
- Merchant discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery
Full job details
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Closing Date:
Type of Position:
Clinical Staff - Nursing
Job Type:
Regular
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Sponsorship Available:
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.
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Department:
ICE | CVSL Healthy Heart
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Medical Assistant (MA) works under the direct supervision of the Clinical Services Manager by assisting in the examination and treatment of patients. The MA will conduct patient interviews, measure vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and record information on patients' Electronic Medical Record (EMR). The MA will also draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Also prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. The MA may also perform administrative tasks by registering and scheduling patients for appointments, procedures, etc., using the various registration and scheduling systems.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school Diploma/GED, Plus successful completion of a Medical Assistant program
Qualifications Equivalencies:
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
- Schedules and coordinates appointments and surgeries or tests using hospital systems by processing patient visit notifications
- Conducts pre-registration, inputs and/or updates patient information, processes walk-ins, creates new patient charts, and accesses systems for orders
- Conducts insurance verification and benefits explanation by running eligibility on patients, requesting outside records, gathering outside medical records from referrals, and files patient charts as needed. Conducts authorizations and pre-certifications, tracks pre-authorizations, and maintains referrals
- Ensures adequate stock of supplies, and cleans and maintains equipment and waiting rooms
- Collects and posts payments and issues receipts. Reconciles daily deposit and batch dollars and counsels patients on any and all related financial information
- Records daily and monthly statistics and communicates any medical records issues
- Performs other duties as assigned
Salary Information:
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Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.